Mock Interview for an F-1 Student Visa Application

Watch this mock interview to know what to expect when applying for an F-1 Visa at a US Consulate. These are just a few of the questions that you might be asked.
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[@Raetheebrand]

Praying I get mine just like this on Thursday. Amen

[@haryanvijaat1604]

Amen

[@anchalsahota7493]

Amen

[@Aziz-tg9cr]

AMEN

[@Raetheebrand]

Guys I got denied but it’s not the end for me

[@ikanavsingh1671]

Hey bro ! what type of questions does they ask ?

[@LEO-ne2db]

That confidence is on point I want to up mine

[@eugeneebubechukwu8797]

I did my interview today in South Africa for the first time and it was successful. Thank you for the information. It was very helpful and I finished the interview in less than 3 minutes

[@malexia6970]

Congrats bro

[@sjsu.professional]

Great to hear that.

[@madrauchia1913]

Did you show 3x amount which was in you i20. I mean how much Amount to show. Pls reply bro

[@eugeneebubechukwu8797]

@@madrauchia1913 no, though I have all the documents regarding my Financials with me

[@madrauchia1913]

@@eugeneebubechukwu8797 regarding amount on i20. So it is not that tough. By The way Congrats and work Hard in land of opportunities.

[@spencercheung6304]

Lol, the person, who interviewed me literally only took 2 minutes then he gave me that “you are fine and get out of here” look. 🤣🤣

[@sjsu.professional]

Great news!

[@anakavinskey9188]

Lucky

[@poorlifestyle12]

This means you got a visa?

[@insayn01]

Congratulations! I hope I'm this lucky as well.

[@Siddiq_munii]

@@sjsu.professional What about if you have a pending I30 hand want to apply for an F1 visa. Any tips how to convince the officer

[@fatinnoor2422]

In a real interview, they will never ask you directly if you plan to return to your home country after you complete the education. Because the obvious answer would be the interviewee would say is yes. You have to imply or hint your purposes through your responses if they ask what do you want to do in the future?

[@joshuaharrell554]

And the way the interviewer said it. "So, you say ultimately, does that mean you really want to stay in the United States?" No, that's not what "ultimately" means at all. The student just said they want to go back to China. This kind of curveball question is bizarre, and sadly accurate based on what I've heard from many foreigners who have tried to visit the US. I'm so lucky I'm a US citizen and I don't have to deal with this process before studying at SJSU. I would probably break down at that question.

[@alyeanatasha4842]

@@joshuaharrell554 please what does that even mean I'm so afraid that I couldn't pass the interview 😭

[@joshuaharrell554]

@@alyeanatasha4842 Stay strong. The best you can do is answer all the questions honestly, and then whatever happens happens. You might get odd curveball questions like this, but it's always ok to take a moment and ask the officer what the question means. To be honest, I'm a native speaker and I'm not even sure what that question means!

[@catherinediseke1126]

I’m form an international student from Congo and did my interview 4 years ago, trust me they really ask that question in real life. They did asked me that

[@catherinediseke1126]

@@joshuaharrell554 I see the flag, I’m Congolese too, going to SJSU

[@anilreddy9456]

When the visa officer says congratulations you are visa is approved. It's enough for every student who are going to satudy in abrod

[@abhijaythakur4024]

Cuz boy if you are, they’re gonna get a hell of an english speaker

[@rocknikhil5905]

@@abhijaythakur4024 you don't have to be so rude.

[@pshdxt]

​@@abhijaythakur4024 Avoid bad language please

[@chandrankaden]

Nice video, Good for students who like to study abroad.

[@kamranhussain581]

This video I have seen more than 20 times🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@laobaixing2012]

That was very well done and will be helpful to my university students here in China. Thank you!

[@sjsu.professional]

Thank you. Great to hear that.

[@etmtravels]

This was quite insightful... i also share this information too. Nothing should stop you from getting your visa! Put in the work and right info.

[@khalidahmed394]

Please help me, I'm worried🙏 How should I answer the questions in the F1 visa interview? 👉#Why are you doing a master's degree when you have a master's degree and Why couldn't you work in the profession you studied? I have no proof of work experience,👉There is a gap of one year, no job, no education, why didn't you try this educational opportunity then, why now? Please help me

[@etmtravels]

@@khalidahmed394 Its all about the why? the gap year you had did you engage in any voluntary activities? or took certifications? or it was just a career break?

[@mr_winks328]

is it really OK to say I would love to have internship in US and then come back to my country??

[@Sasuke00.]

Praying i get mine green slip like this on Thursday.Thank you god..

[@ivylillace]

I cried watching this awesome

[@santiagoparot7284]

Hoping for the best on monday ! Staying positive

[@harryjezreel1653]

How'd it go??

[@loneranger1113]

@@harryjezreel1653 how was it?

[@nchongagbor3723]

Praying to God Almighty to have this type of consular officer for my interview

[@user-cd2xi4xe8g]

The verry good exemple to follow for everry F1 student

[@babajideajala4520]

Excellent video

[@Speak4Yourself2]

This is a pretty good video ngl.

[@AliHassan-kz9gb]

Congratulations

[@hilladavid4132]

Very good video 🙌🙌

[@Microscopic_Oly]

This will be me soonest 🙌

[@lebondrummerforlife9455]

This is my portion in Jesus name 🙏🏾

[@abdallahhachimi6579]

It's a super easy interview

[@MohamedAbdo-yp7pf]

I thought a visa interview is in a closed room setting with somebody for sometime hahaha you hell saved my arse

[@sjsu.professional]

Usually not, but it depends on the embassy I imagine.

[@KickaGrief]

I have just attempted for a Visa interview in Poland and I got rejected. It was very tought and I was very nervous to speak and explain myself. Questions were: 1. WHO IS GONNA PAY FOR THIS? (Yes, exactly as it would sound like if capslock could express human feelings. He also pointed at the paper I-20 with his finger). I said my parents and that they are reliable people to support me and I explained why, but all of a sudden he stopped me when I was about to say their income. Second question was asked as follows. 2. What do your parents do? I explained as I have written before. And I didn't have a chance to explain it fully. 3. How long have you been here (in Poland)? The problem is that I am not a resident of Poland and I have finished my Engineering Bachelor's degree here and the reason I am applying for Language Courses in the US is that I want to continue Master's degree in the same major. But, I had no chance to explain it, because again I was nervous about all this and I was waiting for the exact question to answer it properly so that I don't get refused immedeately. 4. When did you finish your bachelor's degree? Beginning of this year (recently). I was again waiting for proper question so that I could explain my willings, but no. I was rejected from visa. I think current situation in Poland is tedious for Visa Officers because of the moving of the US Embassy from Russia to Poland. So now all the Russian citizens are applying via Poland. And that particularly hit me. But, I think the main problem was in me and I thought that Visa officers are interested in asking questions, but no. They are only interested in rejecting visa, unless you have proven that your interests are reasonable and meaningfull. I don't think that this was fair for me for all of my hard work that I have done, but I will try to take another chance asap. Although, I am waiting for another refusal I will collect all my power and all my confidence to prove them that my willings are the same as it is written on the paper

[@sravanjosh1218]

It can happen to anyone, to not be able to answer or present yourself the way you wanted. Hopefully next time you go in to answer their questions boldly than expecting them to ask you the questions you want. more power to you! good luck!!!

[@explorer3542]

Having confidence is a must in regards of answering any questions. However, you need to interconnect with each question from the beginning to the end that always means logical & sound to the interviewer. That way, it would be helpful to obtain a visa successfully. Best wishes!

[@umarbutt8042]

That's great video..... 👍

[@sjsu.professional]

Thanks for watching.

[@abduljalalkhan465]

Guys! I got admit from Bay Atlantic University and St Francis College Which one is good to go with for F1 Visa?

[@Takaisdying]

my interview is in the next hour! wish me luck guysss!!

[@loneranger1113]

how was it?

[@Halcy0nKai]

Did you get it?

[@PavanKumar-vq9wu]

Does our posture affect the interview? I mean, can I attend with aligners on teeth?

[@veyroby8141]

Tmr i have an interview. Wish me luckkkk

[@usamamunir7984]

Praying i get mine just like this on 6

[@RiseInspireThrive_341]

Hoping for the best on Friday

[@uyenpham7418]

did you get it ^^

[@mukhtarselef2616]

During Interview, did Intervier ask me questions like this or he will be behind glass and talk to me through Phone?

[@colleennelson1491]

Very helpul

[@willianmicheal1412]

This video seems like so real

[@unREvarius]

praying i get mine just like this on wednesday. Amen

[@demonart301]

Plz let me know what questions were asked .....this is my second and last tym

[@Ali-jg4og]

did u get it Mr?

[@unREvarius]

@@Ali-jg4og oh yes i did! but i came back already lmao

[@charlottebabe4360]

hopefully praying i get mine this Tuesday too🙏

[@notyourbusiness1352]

did u get it??

[@prizecomedyabakontozi8798]

Did you get ??

[@girlone3795]

did you get it

[@Halcy0nKai]

Did you get it?

[@majezujoseph659]

I’ll have an visa interview soon .. I’m living in Haiti.. how to answer this Questions what my parents do because they’re dead my older brother agrees to sponsor me

[@AyyoGGG]

I’m praying I get mind like this in today.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Libbydar_17]

Did you pass then?

[@fraolzee9732]

Oh Lord help me I have my visa interview next week

[@tomjensen3996]

Resonance. Number 25. 3. 4. 5

[@mukutchetiatsk5415]

Very nice

[@kwohyuno3877]

How long does it take to get visa approved? Will it be processed within month?

[@miss.cookies]

Is it really this easy and simple?

[@uyenpham7418]

wish me best luck, I'm going to make it on Thurday ^^ Thank you guys ^^

[@loneranger1113]

how did it go?

[@kalkidanyibeltal4360]

Nice

[@frankenstienmeow980]

I am hoping i get mine on this monday bro.....

[@mtnblessed2675]

Oooh God help me to get it in this coming week

[@thestudyabroadguide1258]

Hello Jacky, are u doing ur interview from Rwanda ? If so can I please contact u , I have some questions to ask u .

[@mdhusainkabir6050]

Very entertained

[@etchhhh]

i have a question. when the officer asks you “do you plan on coming back to your home country after you graduate” and i tell them honestly that i plan on getting an internship in software engineering after graduating, will that affect my approval of the US visa?

[@sjsu.professional]

It might. You need to be showing your intent to return home.

[@rozinabhalesha560]

Very doubtful answers.... Rejected

[@karan066]

Oh Lord help me i have my visa interview tomorrow......fingers crossed

[@godwinekenemercy1745]

How did it go

[@karan066]

@@godwinekenemercy1745 i got my visa approved!

[@godwinekenemercy1745]

@@karan066 tell me your question and answer I beg u And please tell me what secret and why you think you got it

[@godwinekenemercy1745]

Can u give me your number let’s talk on whatsapp

[@navmusic1093]

Hlo bai kive hoya c interview kidda de questions pichde aa

[@probeannaturelover8365]

Same major

[@miansherazofficial8638]

Good nice video

[@mahirpuri6001]

so what should be the answer to that question? like i want to pursue cse from georgia tech and then find internships and want to settle in usa, so what shall i answer? i live in india

[@chuchumint3384]

Mine is tomorrow

[@saadryan9290]

It’s my interview tomorrow pray for me . I’ll comment back if I got accepted

[@sjsu.professional]

Good luck

[@nimohaji]

Did you get accepted?

[@ChineloVivian-vl7xc]

I claim this🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@atabekarapov9588]

Next week I have an interview. Wish me luck)!

[@damonbarret]

Did you get your visa?

[@charlotteaprior]

how did it go?

[@habeshaw1899]

i have my interview after a week

[@denislazo1087]

I really get nervous when there are people around.. I know I speak English, but when I get nervous, I just cant....

[@mangadit3277]

You’re not alone. Best of luck for you!

[@rewire1689]

It happened with me. I can't even understand question when I feel nervous and I am out of words. And I was rejected for first time. Tmrw is my 2nd interview hoping for the best.

[@crazy_gamerzarea381]

@@rewire1689 ur visa has been approved

[@poorlifestyle12]

@@rewire1689 do you get your visa after second interview?

[@jelamaemahusay928]

I FEEL YOU

[@_Wellnessgirly]

My interview is tomorrow hope it will be easy like this and be approved 🤍🤍

[@rocknikhil5905]

Did you get it?

[@_Wellnessgirly]

@@rocknikhil5905 yes

[@tofeeqkxightali3840]

what they asked you.??

[@rylan3544]

Today,I was refused, He askd me five questions: 1,Why do you want to the US ? 2,Who will pay your tuition ? 3,Can you tell me three points about your study in the United States? then ,I received 214b form..

[@zouhairgm788]

sorry for the news but I didn't well understand the 3rd question, also i have my interview next week 😬

[@MrIJ_Senior]

@@zouhairgm788 I presumably think the third question was a logical question which means: Why the USA for study (Why have you choosen the USA for your study)

[@anianzum2407]

What were two other questions???

[@Artt_abs]

That was very easy and simple. But I have a question what is a Ties to home for someone who is only 20 years. Because In my country no one at this age can have a land property

[@sjsu.professional]

Ties to home can also be family and extended family or a family business in your home country.

[@HarryInShape]

@@sjsu.professional what if i don't have a family business? What if I say i am the only son my parents have...?

[@sjsu.professional]

@@HarryInShape Please email [e-mail] to get your questions answered or attend an info session www.sjsu.edu/global/upcoming-events/

[@marcusvu595]

imma pray for my visa interview tmr and look thru my files ( god bless me)

[@dalynezobellanana9646]

How was it dear?

[@gurjeetsingh9627]

I will pickup this work

[@jamshidsunnatullaev]

i have question soon i am gonna apply for f-1 visa to bachelor degree and i have got 50% scholarhip as well in general all my documents are alright but i am wondering about one thing that i have been in russia(i am from uzbekistan)for 7 years from 1st grade till 7th and right now my father is still there works(he is my sponsor) will it have some negative affects on visa chance?thanks in an advance

[@Funnyandentertaininglife]

Did you get your visa?

[@kameahsealy]

Hi , I would like to know the requirements to obtain a student visa to attend high school Im currently 18 from the Caribbean and I want to apply , I already have a place /proof of address to stay and my mom to pay for my financial assistance I also have family who are citizens of the US and are willing to help me with anything but I’m not in high school atm can I still get one please answer Do I need to contact the high and get a permission letter first ? What is my first step

[@fazzeers]

I'm 17yrs also but waiting to enter college

[@Zoldyck070]

looks easy in vedio though

[@Olive_Green00]

I got my Visa!!

[@mustaphaahrede9404]

Student visa sample questions 1-Why are you going to the US? 2-What will you specialize in for your degree? 3-What will be your major? 4-Where did you go to school now? 5-Who is your current employer? What do you do? 6-Why are you planning to continue your education? 7-Can you not continue your education in your home country? 8-How will this study program relate to your past work or studies? 9-How many colleges did you apply to? 10-How many schools did you get admitted to? 11-How many schools rejected you? 12-Have you been to the US before? 13-Do you know your professors at that university? What are their names? 14-What city is your school located in? 15-What are your test scores (GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS)? 16-What was your previous GPA? 17-How will you manage the cultural and educational differences in the US? 18How good is your English? 19-Why do you want to pursue a degree in the US? 20-Why not study in Canada, Australia or the UK? 21-what do you know about US schools? 22-Can I see your high school/college diploma? 23-What is your monthly income? 24-What is your sponsor’s annual income? 25-How do you plan to fund the entire duration of your education? 26-How much does your school cost? 27-How will you meet these expenses? 28-Who is going to sponsor your education? 29-What is your sponsor's occupation? 30-How else will you cover the rest of your costs? 31-Do you have a copy of your bank statements? 32-Did you get offered a scholarship at your school? 33-Can I see your tax returns?

[@gema9512]

Hi Mustapha, I don't understand question number 33. You mean US tax returns? How do we prove tax returns?

[@mustaphaahrede9404]

@@gema9512 i'm sorry honestly i don't know you can ask the consulate good luck

[@gema9512]

@@mustaphaahrede9404 oh I thought you got the question. So where did you find the question from?

[@dipakchoudhari]

Income tax return acknowledgement

[@gurleenkaur9229]

@@gema9512 they basically ask for ITR report

[@xavijames4181]

Mine will be tomorrow i am praying to get mine

[@yan_2758]

how'd it go? ive to answer mine in like a week

[@jagirsingh1969]

I have a question If i say that my uncle os living in US and i applied in the university that is close to them. Will it affect my visa approval??

[@sjsu.professional]

You need to show that you are returning to your home country after graduation, whether you have a relative here is not as important.

[@user-ej3oe2cx6k]

Oh God I want to be accepted

[@daniabelmukete3217]

My visa interview is next week please guys wish me luck

[@muzammilahmed3214]

How did it go man ?

[@temesgenwahed372]

i have f 1 visa interview next week . so i need to request if my sister is residing in us the same location with my universities i have applied does it make drawback to obtain the visa

[@sjsu.professional]

Hi Temesgen, Thank you for reaching out to us. Please send any questions you may have to the following email address at [e-mail]

[@jibinjc]

Did you get your visa ?

[@PranayraoOruganti]

Did you get ur visa

[@sohailayyaz6400]

8

[@SPARTA-321]

How you manage that question ? please guide me i am in the same condition like you 🙏🏼Thank you

[@zeppesach3849]

Manifesting🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@pavithrabandi2293]

Hi I'm about to complete my masters in a couple of months in India which is an integrated course(bachelors+ masters) now I'm going to usa to do masters again in the same field so how to answer the question why second masters in USA why not in India. I'm so tensed about what to answer will it be a problem for visa pls help me with the answer. Thank you

[@sjsu.professional]

Thank you for your question. Note that these are only a sampling of questions, you may not be asked these exact questions. Try to relax and focus on the positives and think about what value the skills from this program will bring to your future career. Stay positive and good luck.

[@submarchinegun]

I have my interview in less than 24 hours. Are the interviews usually as long as they show in the video?

[@sjsu.professional]

No. the interviews are very short. This is just a sampling of questions that you might be asked.

[@submarchinegun]

@@sjsu.professional I finished my interview about an hour and a half ago, took about 2-3 minutes. I got approved!

[@estivate3683]

@@submarchinegun congrats ! mine is tommorow, i really do hope it's the same as this video as it helped me alot

[@loneranger1113]

@@estivate3683 how was urz ?

[@Icenattt]

I pray I get mine like this in Jesus name 🙏🏽

[@Zorto___1]

Ok here we go again guys, back for round two, I'm having my visa interview tomorrow, so please pray for me.

[@timur4343]

how was it?

[@Zorto___1]

@@timur4343 Got rejected again

[@timur4343]

@@Zorto___1 damn , that sucks man. Hope you'll be alright

[@Zorto___1]

@@timur4343 Thanks man, gonna try again for spring semester. Should probably try the DV lottery at this point lol.

[@safarimorgan7574]

Sorry bro

[@yasminetoumi9852]

I applied to one university, will this be an obstacle to get the visa ??

[@sjsu.professional]

It shouldn't be. As long as you have gotten into the university and have the required documentation from the University you should be fine.

[@nikhilalbert3084]

Easy for Chinese to get an F1 Visa. It's a high income country and more developed than USA as far as some regions (like Deep South is like a Stone Age region compared to Shenzhen or even places like Kunming of Sichuan/Tibet). The IQ of the Chinese (106-110) is also something that Africans and South Asians will take decades to arrive at. And most of these are high goal setters. Compared to Indians, Pakistanis, Iranians, etc, Chinese have the best chance.

[@markoaliraqi4415]

0:25 anyone say yes on the Q and he get approved ?

[@Zorto___1]

I'm having my visa interview tomorrow, I'm so nervous!!!

[@sjsu.professional]

Hope it goes well.

[@Zorto___1]

I just got rejected, I'm so heartbroken

[@pipebombhs1412]

@@Zorto___1 which country n wat did they ask

[@sjsu.professional]

@@Zorto___1 Sorry to hear that. I hope you have a chance to try again.

[@premsaiganeshcharugundla8307]

@@Zorto___1 for which country, what did they asked

[@cesarisrael8427]

99% of VOs will NEVER ask you that many questions.

[@fazzeers]

What questions can u likely be asked

[@ShantiJosephDoss-qq8vq]

Yes exactly that’s what I am saying this video about the Visa Interview is irrelevant to what happens in real life.

[@MrIJ_Senior]

My question: If you are asked for your tax returns and have never filed for tax, Should you just tell them you don't have tax returns?

[@sjsu.professional]

Chances are they won't ask you this unless you have previously worked in the US.

[@maira8510]

I’ve got mine tomorrow. So nervous. 😰

[@sjsu.professional]

Best of luck.

[@maira8510]

@@sjsu.professional I got mine!

[@heramhaile9168]

@@maira8510 heyy congratulations!!! can u tell me the questions and answers pls

[@sjsu.professional]

@@maira8510 Congratulations to you!

[@maira8510]

@@heramhaile9168 just the basic questions. all my docs were in order and my English was good I think that’s why it was approved because the questions were hella basic you can find them in any other video. Just make sure your record is clean and you have all your docs and enough money and funds.

[@itproblemace]

will they ask about ielts certificate and have to ielts certificate to get visa ?

[@sjsu.professional]

It never hurts to have all your documents ready to show.

[@BIGCENT_FAMILY]

@@sjsu.professional what if u didn't write the exam

[@sjsu.professional]

@@BIGCENT_FAMILY If you didn't write the exam because the program you applied to waived it, then show proof that it wasn't required for the program you applied to.

[@vidiyalforme]

Amen

[@Halcy0nKai]

Im so scared. My interview will be in 5 days. I hope I will get it

[@user-dh8hq7vl1w]

How it goes

[@Halcy0nKai]

@@user-dh8hq7vl1w Only I can say is that I will try again

[@lakabakalele]

ya rab

[@TuoiNguyen-ru9ce]

pray me too,

[@kaur_navneet362]

🎉

[@Sasi.Shashank_]

Will they ask about ielts gre score???

[@sjsu.professional]

Not typically, as a program may not require a GRE score. Feel free to email [e-mail] if you have additional questions.

[@rekhaheer1598]

Yeahh my v.o asked me my sat score

[@sukhpreetkaur897]

Easy aa

[@rayanmohammmed5029]

ادعولي يجماعة يوم الاحد المقابلة حقي يارب يا ارحم الراحمين ارزقني الفيزة و وفقني فيها ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ بإذن الله انا و اثق في الله و انو ربي راح يعطيني ان شاء الله

[@user-alizayed]

هل حصلت ع التاشيره!?

[@huynhyeen6427]

🍀🙏🏻💪🏻

[@camara1909]

I need your help j'ai raté mon interview visa f1 motivé vous n'avez pas été en mesure de démontrer que les activités dont vous projetez d'effectuer des états unis

[@sjsu.professional]

Cette vidéo reprend les questions qui pourraient vous être posées. Préparez ces questions avant de vous rendre à un autre entretien.

[@nabinkathet7422]

Only if they were this nice

[@reajulislam7073]

Why USA???